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The CH 701 was developed into a four place version designated the [[Zenith STOL CH 801]].<ref name="KitPlanes"/> |
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Zenith introduced a scaled-up version of the CH 701 called the STOL CH 750 at EAA Oshkosh 2008. |
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Zenith introduced a variant of the CH 701 called the STOL CH 750 at [[AirVenture]] 2008. The 750 has an enlarged cabin and is optimized for the US [[Light Sport Aircraft]] rules with a gross weight of 1320 lbs (600 kg), compared to the 701's 1100 lbs (500 kg).<ref name="Z750"> {{cite web|url = http://www.zenithair.com/stolch750/index.html|title = STOL CH 750|accessdate = 2008-08-09|last = Zenith Aircraft Company |authorlink = |year = 2008|month = July}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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Revision as of 12:28, 9 August 2008
The Zenith STOL CH 701 is a light, two place aircraft designed by Canadian aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz through his Midland, Ontario based company, Zenair. The CH 701 first flew in 1986 and the design is still in production in 2008.[1]
Manufacturers
The kit is produced and distributed in the USA by the Zenith Aircraft Company, and complete drawings (blueprints and manuals) are also available for the design.
Several distributors modify existing kits into so called quick-build kits.
In Europe, the CH 701 was manufactured under license by Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW) from 1992 until 2006, when the license agreement was ended.
Design
Designed for off-runway operations, the CH 701 has many unique features, such as a high-lift wing with full-span, non-movable leading edge slats (also known as slots), an all flying rudder, large tires, flaperons and an inverted elevator, that contribute to the aircraft's STOL capabilities. Heintz also designed a unique tricycle gear amphibious float system for the CH 701.
The STOL CH 701 has the unique distinction of being what is probably the most copied light aircraft in production today. Several dozen unauthorized versions have been produced around the world[2]
The CH 701 was developed into a four place version designated the Zenith STOL CH 801.[1]
CH 750
Zenith introduced a variant of the CH 701 called the STOL CH 750 at AirVenture 2008. The 750 has an enlarged cabin and is optimized for the US Light Sport Aircraft rules with a gross weight of 1320 lbs (600 kg), compared to the 701's 1100 lbs (500 kg).[3]
Production
By the fall of 2007 750 CH 701s had been completed and were flying.[1]
Regulatory status
Designed to the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association of Canada (LAMAC) design standard DS 10141, in its native country of Canada the CH 701 can be built and flown as a basic ultra-light[4], advanced ultra-light[5] or amateur-built.[6]
The CH 701 can be flown under microlight/ultralight rules in several other countries also. American pilots may fly the CH 701 under FAA Light-sport Aircraft rules or as an experimental amateur-built.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Kitplanes Staff: 2008 Kit Aircraft Directory, page 80, Kitplanes Magazine December 2007 Volume 24, Number 12, Belvior Publications, Aviation Publishing Group LLC.
- ^ Zenith Aircraft Company (undated). "STOL CH701". Retrieved 2007-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help) - ^ Zenith Aircraft Company (2008). "STOL CH 750". Retrieved 2008-08-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Transport Canada (2007). "Ultra-light Transition Stategy". Retrieved 2007-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Transport Canada (2007). "Listing of Models Eligible to be Registered as Advanced Ultra-Light Aeroplanes (AULA)". Retrieved 2007-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Transport Canada (2006). "EXEMPTION FROM SECTION 549.01 OF THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 549 OF THE AIRWORTHINESS MANUAL – AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS - AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT". Retrieved 2007-12-06.
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